Capital School District

The Capital School District in Delaware consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population with varying academic performance across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Booker T. Washington Elementary School and North Dover Elementary School are the top-performing elementary schools, with strong test scores and low chronic absenteeism rates. In contrast, South Dover Elementary, East Dover Elementary, and Towne Point Elementary are the lowest-performing schools in the district, with significantly lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and student demographics across the district. Schools with higher percentages of minority and economically disadvantaged students tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. The alternative school, Kent County Secondary ILC, stands out with a much lower chronic absenteeism rate, suggesting the importance of specialized approaches and smaller class sizes in engaging students. The wide range in per-student spending also suggests that some schools may be underfunded compared to others, contributing to the performance disparities.